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This photo was taken of me (on the left) and my two sisters, at my youngest sister’s wedding in Guyana in January.

Three years ago my little sister connected with her husband online through a mutual friend, and over time, long emails, and Skype dates they fell in love. She went to Guyana last year to work as an English teacher, and get to know him better in person. My husband and I went to visit them a few months later, and seeing them together, it was not hard to understand why they loved each other so much. We were overjoyed when they announced their engagement and plans to marry, and we all flew down for the wedding.

I love my little sister and brother-in-law so much, and wish they could be with us. Unfortunately our government continues to reject my brother-in-law’s application for a visa, originally to visit, and then for study (after being accepted and paying tuition in a technology program).

This picture shows our connection to each other, as sisters, but also her connection to her husband, his country and culture. Through their lives and love I hope we will all learn to build a world that allows for such union of peoples and countries, across borders and perceptions, and that they and their children will be able to call both countries their home.